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Colorado Christian University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, Colorado Christian is built for access, so your strategy should shift from worrying about admission to checking fit, cost, and the support you will need to finish. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear strength to your academic record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Colorado Christian University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Colorado Christian University enrolls about 8,200 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Colorado Christian has an 84% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Lakewood, CO

Undergrad Enrollment8,200
Freshman Retention84%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1
Graduation Rate63%
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Colorado Christian University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Colorado Christian, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall senior-year test for retakes to strengthen your score, but confirm your application timing because Colorado Christian does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Colorado Christian is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $41,342. The average merit award is $18,770, and 38% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$41,342
Room and Board$12,980
Average Merit Award$18,770
Application Fee$30
Students on Aid38%
Average Aid Package$33,051
Average Debt at Grad$22,190

Colorado Christian’s total cost of attendance is about $54,322, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 38% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $33,051. Merit aid is also meaningful, averaging $18,770, and listed scholarships include a $1,500 volunteerism/community service award for students with a 2.50+ GPA. Graduates leave with an average debt of $22,190.

Student life at Colorado Christian University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

73% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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